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Information Technology Assistant

Position:General | G-4Deadline:16 Sep 2026 (1 day left)Job ID:22930Posted on:1 Sep 2026 (14 days ago)
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Pay and conditions

Salary

CRC 889,153 per month

Hardship

A

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Job Description

Provides frontline technical support for IOM users and corporate infrastructure in Costa Rica. The role troubleshoots devices, applications and communications systems; administers cloud, network, endpoint and backup services; keeps IT assets secure and documented; supports upgrades and user training; and works with central ICT colleagues to maintain reliable technology services.

Key Details

Position Details

Experience level

Early

Minimum experience

2 years

Arrangement

Onsite

Minimum education

High school diploma

Contract duration

6 months, with possibility of extension

Language Requirements

Required

English, Spanish

Summary of Responsibilities

  • Provide frontline helpdesk support and troubleshooting for local and remote users
  • Install and maintain computers, peripherals and backup systems
  • Administer and monitor systems, workstations, patching and antimalware
  • Monitor LAN and WAN equipment and network access points
  • Administer cloud, directory, antivirus and backup services
  • Maintain IT inventory and technical network documentation

Role Requirements

  • High school degree with four years of relevant cloud-services and LAN/WAN networking experience, or university degree in computer science, telecommunications or systems engineering with two years of relevant experience
  • Fluency in English and Spanish
  • Valid residence and work permit for the country where the position is located

Desired Criteria

  • AWS, Azure or Microsoft 365 Cloud Certification
  • Microsoft Certification in Windows Server and Active Directory
  • Industry certifications including Cisco CCNA, Avaya, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+ or ITIL
  • Cybersecurity-related certifications and training
  • SAP and Oracle troubleshooting experience

Skills

Tools and Technologies

Additional Information

  • Initial contract duration: 6 months, with possibility of extension
  • Gross salary: CRC 889,153 per month

Source & verification

IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from IOM Careers, on 1 Sep 2026.